Saudi Tourism
The Kingdom’s tourism sector will provide 1.6 million jobs by 2015, Prince Sultan bin Salman, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), announced yesterday.
World Travel Market Vision Conference-Dubai
The prospects for growth in tourist arrivals in the Middle East and the success of some hotels in the region in using social media were the key topics revealed at the World Travel Market (WTM) ...
Emirates SkyCargo
DUBAI, UAE - Emirates SkyCargo, the Dubai-based air freight division of Emirates, has been voted Cargo Airline of the Year and - for the 24th consecutive year - it was also named Best Middle East ...
Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain - In a ceremony today, Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, accepted constitutional amendments that increased the power of Bahrain's elected parliament, as ...
Mövenpick Hotel and Residences Hajar Tower Makkah achieves sustainability
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe today announced certification of the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences Hajar Tower Makkah in Saudi Arabia for its sustainability achievements.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Redefines Luxury on the Arabian Gulf Coast
DOHA, Qatar - Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. today announces the debut of The St. Regis Doha as the St. Regis brand continues its dynamic global growth and nearly triples its
Bahrain Upholds Right to Religious Freedom
MANAMA, Bahrain - Bahrain's King, His Majesty Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, met with 16 Bahraini priests and ministers today and reaffirmed the country's commitment to religious freedom.
Pavilion attracts unsurpassed number of visitors
“The kingdom of Saudi Arabia participation in this year’s Arabian Travel Market in Dubai is significant and effective” - those were the opening words of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and ...
Anantara UAE resort certified by Green Globe
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announced certification of Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara, United Arab Emirates.
biggest travel and tourism event in the Middle East
HRH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today officially inaugurated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2012, in the presence of senior ...
New corporate identity to replace Qatar National Hotels brand
DUBAI - Qatar National Hotels Company (QNH) has chosen this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to reveal its new corporate identity to the regional and international tourism industry.
World Travel Awards VIP Gala in Dubai
DUBAI, UAE - The Middle East’s leading travel brands have shared top honors at a VIP gala ceremony hosted by World Travel Awards (WTA) at Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, Dubai on April 30, ...
Egyptian Tourism Recovery
DUBAI, UAE - The flow of tourists to Egypt will be returning to the same level that recorded in 2010 and we are focusing our efforts on various global markets, particularly the Arab ones, Egypt's ...
Relic discovered in Saudi Arabia
A rare pottery jug that dates back to the pre-Islamic era was found recently in the Al Ahsa municipality.
Egypt: Israel aiming to impede Sinai's booming tourism industry
Egyptian officials slammed Israel's Sinai travel advisory, accusing Jerusalem of trying to impede the area's booming tourism industry.
Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation to grant new licenses
Saudi civil aviation authority said on Wednesday that the kingdom will clear new airlines for takeoff in September, granting licenses to operate both local and international flights.
Jumeirah names New COO
DUBAI, UAE - Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and a member of Dubai Holding, announces the appointment of Nicholas Clayton as Chief Operating Officer and the retirement of Guy ...
Tourism activity has great returns on Saudi economy
HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdul Aziz, President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA), pointed out that the government's attention towards national tourism has resulted ...
Opening next month at The St. Regis Doha
LONDON, UK - Multiple Michelin Star-rated chef, Gordon Ramsay, is putting the final touches on two of his newest restaurants, which will open in Doha, Qatar, next month.
Tourist Drowns In Ajman
AJMAN - A 53-year-old tourist drowned while another visitor was rescued by the civil defence yesterday morning off the Ajman beach, an official at Ajman civil defence said.
Lebanese tourism recovery
BEIRUT, Lebanon - The number of tourists fell 7.9% in the first quarter of 2012 compared to last year, according to figures issued by the Central Administration of Statistics over the weekend.
Tourism To Lebanon
BEIRUT, Lebanon - Lebanon’s tourism minister said Friday he expected the number of tourists to the country at the end of 2012 to exceed 3 million.
World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit 2013
More than 1,000 leading players in global travel and tourism will descend on Abu Dhabi next year.
Bahraini eKey System to make Government Transactions secure
MANAMA, Bahrain - Last week at the Bahrain International eGovernment Forum, Bahrain launched the first-ever "eKey system" in the Middle East for providing secure access to citizens on government ...
Royal Jordanian CEO submits his resignation
AMMAN, Jordan — Royal Jordanian (RJ) CEO Hussein Dabbas submitted his resignation on Tuesday, saying it was time for a change in the country’s national carrier.
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Iranian Tourism
TEHRAN – The Iranian cabinet votes to turn the Abu Musa Island into a ‘model tourist resort’, the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Organization (CHTHO) director announced on ...
Developing a competitive and professional industry of tourism and hospitality
The winners of the Saudi Tourism Excellence Award, this year in its second session, were announced on April 4. The winners were honored by
Talking to Mr. Fady Abboud, Minister of Tourism, Lebanon
By Elisabeth Lang, eTN
(eTN) - The Lebanon Ministry of Tourism is focusing on a new trend of tourism - sustainable tourism - in order to promote economically and socially the different regions of Lebanon all year round. ...
Dubai Cruise Terminal
DUBAI, UAE - More than 7,200 tourists arrived aboard five mega ocean liners that were greeted on Thursday in the finest of Emirati traditions at the DP World operated Dubai Cruise Terminal, or ...
State Visit
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and the First Lady Clio have completed their state visit to Jordan.
